Even under ‘normal’ circumstances, Paula is super organised, because she is a foster carer for an 11yr old and two 14yr olds, with different and busy schedules. Paula has applied the same approach to maintaining a routine during the pandemic, and she told us how it's working for them.

Now more than ever we're looking for foster carers to provide safe and caring homes to Liverpool's most vulnerable children.
We've made changes to the way we do things, to ensure we're still able to support applicants through their fostering journey. If you'd like to find out more, why not attend one of our online events?

We wanted to take the opportunity during Foster Care Fortnight to share a massive THANK YOU, to acknowledge the commitment and support that has been shown by our foster carers, especially during this testing time.

Over the 15 months he lived with us, we also showed him a world where there was always enough to eat, you’d always be warm, and where people would not hurt you.
I guess that child had lived in a permanent “lockdown”, which ended when he came to live with us.

During a challenging time like this, it’s heart-warming to see so many people connect to share ideas and support each other. We’ve selected some of the best ideas and we’ll keep updating this page over the coming weeks.

No ones life should fit in a bin bag, and so that's why with the help of Madlug, we are giving out bags for every Liverpool child in care to use. They are not just practical, but also carry a very powerful and important message!

Liverpool City Council Fostering Service are the first in the North West to offer a 'Reflective Fostering' course, in partnership with NSPCC. The programme launched this year and in a phased approach it will be offered to all of Liverpool's Foster Carers.

The BBC recently looked into the fostering sector, and rising concern about 'private equity foster care firms. Their research included an interview with one of our foster carers, Linda - who transferred to become a local authority foster carer after initially fostering with an independent agency.

Roald Dahl’s hero's like Matilda, Sophie and James, have amazing adventures, but in reality our hearts always melt when they experience love, care, and a sense of belonging. Something every child deserves....A foster carer has shared his thoughts about why these characters appeal to our most basic and caring instincts.

A shipment of 1000 bags recently made its way from Madlug's (Make a Difference Luggage) offices in Northern Ireland to our Fostering Service, who will be delighted to distribute the bags with their powerful, positive message to local children in care.

Dozens of looked-after young people from Liverpool and their carers will be having a picnic with the Giants on Friday 5 October - on specially created blankets adorned with their hopes and aspirations for the future.